# Timely­ vs Whale Framely

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timely­ at free with in-app purchases against Whale Framely's subscription. Timely­ also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). Whale Framely's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (884 vs 26). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timely­ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Whale Framely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timely­ against 4.8 for Whale Framely. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Framely has 884 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Timely­'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Whale Framely's.

Timely­ ships an update every 4 days, Whale Framely every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timely­ | Whale Framely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely/id6478568044/reviews) | [4.8 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-framely/id6739101147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **884** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krishna Aluru](https://appshunter.io/developer/912597489) | [Whale TV Europe B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771002726) |

## What reviewers say

### Timely­

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely/id6478568044)

This app ensures you're never late for your appointments by providing timely call reminders. It seamlessly integrates with your calendar, allowing for customizable notification settings and prioritizing user privacy with advanced security measures.

**Highlights:** Call reminders for meetings, Google Calendar integration, Customizable reminder settings, Privacy and security features, Never miss an appointment

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timely Pro Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Timely Pro Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Timely Pro Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Timely Pro Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Timely Pro Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Timely Pro Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |


### Whale Framely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-framely/id6739101147)

Organize tasks, schedules, and activities across multiple devices and users. Streamline family activities, centralize tasks, and assign them to members for seamless organization. Integrates with third-party services for synchronization, acting as a smart home helper to clarify schedules for everyone.

**Highlights:** Collaborative task management, Family activity scheduling, Task assignment, Smart lists and widgets, Multi-device calendar sync, Third-party service integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whale Framely+ for Photo Frame | $2.99 | per month |
| Whale Framely+ for Photo Frame | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timely­ free?

Timely­ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Whale Framely free?

Whale Framely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timely­ or Whale Framely?

Timely­ and Whale Framely are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26 and 884 ratings respectively.

### Do Timely­ or Whale Framely have ads?

Timely­ shows ads; Whale Framely does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timely­ or Whale Framely?

Timely­ ships an update every 4 days, and Whale Framely every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timely­ was updated on June 1, 2026 and Whale Framely on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*